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What are stepchildren entitled to of fathers estate when stepmother dies?

John's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

Simply put, if there is a will or trust then the terms of the written document will control who receives the inheritance. If there are no estate...

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Parent passed, are dead siblings children liable for portion of final expenses?

John's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

The debts of the decedent to not transfer unto the heirs. Thus, if the debts of the decedent were more than the value of the decedent's property,...

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Last Will and Testament for Grandparents, I am the executor and POA for grandmother

John's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Whether property passes pursuant to a Last Will and Testament or by some other method is an important question. To answer it, you would need to...

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Where do I go to file a DBA for an LLC?

John's answer | Answered on August 04, 2015

I agree with my colleague and only write to let you know that the Secretary of State provides a form on its website for this purpose. Good luck.

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Six children inherited a home from their grandmother. They deeded a life estate to their mother who lived in the home.

John's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

It sounds like you have all the information that you will need to provide to a tax professional. There is a step up in basis as of the...

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Can my 18yr old son get some kind of guardianship over his daughter because the mother will not let him see her the mother is 16

John's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

I agree with the other attorney. Guardianship is not the proper vehicle to assert his rights as a parent. It may be a paternity action. He needs...

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Do I have a legal right to know the details of my father's estate

John's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

Let's try to answer the easy question first. If you are not a beneficiary, then you do not have any responsibility for the payment of any estate...

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Do I need to Issue a 1099-misc?

John's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

Great question! You do not need to provide the attorney with a 1099-MISC.

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How does the designated beneficiary of an investment account prove his identity?

John's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

There are a lot of moving parts to your question. I suggest that you talk to someone at the IRA firm. If you are not satisfied with their answer,...

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If i loaned property to someone who has passed away and i have the receipts can i get the items back

John's answer | Answered on January 22, 2015

Hire an attorney to file a claim against the estate. There are time limitations to file the claim which can be an absolute bar to your recovery. ...

John Stephen Terry's Answers (173)

What are stepchildren entitled to of fathers estate when stepmother dies?

Parent passed, are dead siblings children liable for portion of final expenses?

Last Will and Testament for Grandparents, I am the executor and POA for grandmother

Where do I go to file a DBA for an LLC?

Six children inherited a home from their grandmother. They deeded a life estate to their mother who lived in the home.

Can my 18yr old son get some kind of guardianship over his daughter because the mother will not let him see her the mother is 16

Do I have a legal right to know the details of my father's estate

Do I need to Issue a 1099-misc?

How does the designated beneficiary of an investment account prove his identity?

If i loaned property to someone who has passed away and i have the receipts can i get the items back